Goods in Transit — The consignment was accompanied by invoices. An e-way bill had been generated on 12.01.2020 at 7:23 p.m., valid till 16.01.2020. However, the lorry had broken down on 13.01.2020 with major gear box damage. After repair, the lorry proceeded to deliver the goods to the destination, however, accompanied by the e-way bill that had expired/lapsed on 16.01.2020 itself. The lorry was intercepted at Vellore and detained for non-possession of valid e-way bill. Writ petition disposed of observing that lapsing of e-way bill is due to bonafide reasons, and this offence may not be viewed very harshly. Certain directions issued. — Ideal Movers Private Limited Vs. The State Tax Officer, (ENF) Roving Squad Vellore [2020] 20 TAXLOK.COM 052 (Madras)